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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "BOE: Contract discussion tonight"| "LWV: Herb Green becomes president"
Crescent Times: "Dr. Gallon's challenges ahead" | "Got milk?" -- On the new containers.
Doc's Potpourri: "An ode to Maria" | "By Request: Perce on the Gaspé Peninsula"
Save Muhlenberg: Today. 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants plan next steps in light of the recommendation of the State Health Planning Board to Commissioner Heather Howard. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.
Plainfield Trees: Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo's recent post is on "Fringetrees".
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch starts a series on 'Pay-to-Play' with an instalment on the 'Corruption Tax' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney writes (here).
Kayak Fatality: "Missing Plainfielder's body found near Manasquan Bridge" -- Ledger | CourierGot a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- NOTE: Today - June 30. 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants plan next steps in light of the recommendation of the State Health Planning Board to Commissioner Heather Howard. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.
- Today - June 30. 7 PM. BOE: Special Meeting. Discussion and action on several items, including new Superintendent Steve Gallon III's contract. At PHS Library, 950 Park Avenue. Public invited.
- Today - June 30. 8 PM. City Council: Special Meeting. Expected renewal of several liquor licenses, plus a King's Temple CDC item. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Public invited.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Gas Thefts: "Motorists keeping gas caps locked as prices soar"
Newark Schools: "New chief knows territory" -- Clifford Janey, coming from DC Schools.
Sandy Hook: "Ferrying from New York to bare it all"
STATE
FY2009 Budget: "Property taxes key for NJ budget"
Horizon Blue Cross: "Little effect found in conversion to for-profit" -- And the windfall for executives?
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Obama: "Where false rumors fly, question is 'which Obama?'"
McCain: "McCain meets with Billy Graham and son Franklin"
GOP: "Lack of funds hobbling the 'Republican attack machine'"
Iraq: "US advised Iraqi ministry on oil deals" -- Like they used to say, 'follow the money'.
OF INTEREST
Ocean Grove: "Mighty pipe organ marks 100 years of service"
Soccer - European Cup: "Raucous in Ironbound, subdued in Clark" -- Spain bests Germany.
Internet: "Literary agent fights online critics"
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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "No BOE agendas Saturday"
Crescent Times: "Latino Leaders: Lacking on Effort?"
Doc's Potpourri: "Muhlenberg: Tale of Two Papers" | "Special Council meetings" | "1948 Interlude"
Save Muhlenberg: "Editorial: Enough time for a miracle?"
Plainfield Trees: Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo's recent post is on "Fringetrees".
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch starts a series on 'Pay-to-Play' with an instalment on the 'Corruption Tax' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney writes (here).
Board of Ed: "BOE to discuss Superintendent's contract" -- Tomorrow, public welcome.
Child Care: "Minimal regulation of child care in NJ"
Paving Streets: "Cost of Asphalt Rises, Affecting Repaving"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- NOTE: Monday - June 30. 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants plan next steps in light of the recommendation of the State Health Planning Board to Commissioner Heather Howard. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.
- Today - June 29. 10:00 AM. Gay Pride Celebration and Worship Service. At the United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street (at Madison Avenue). All are welcome.
- Tomorrow - June 30. 7 PM. BOE: Special Meeting. Discussion and action on several items, including new Superintendent Steve Gallon III's contract. At PHS Library, 950 Park Avenue. Public invited.
- Tomorrow - June 30. 8 PM. City Council: Special Meeting. Expected renewal of several liquor licenses, plus a King's Temple CDC item. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Public invited.
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REAL ESTATE SUNDAY
SMALL PICTURE
Jersey City: "Ambition expands at CanCo lofts"
BIG PICTURE
Mortgages: "VA-backed loans on the rise"
TOOLS
This Week's Sales: "NYTimes's Residential Sales Around the Region" -- Week of June 29, 2008.
Ledger: "Home Finder", "Premier Estates" and "Real Estate" sections online.
Courier: "Real Estate" section online.
Trulia: "Your Personal Real Estate Google"
Mortgages: "US Mortgage Payment Index"
Buy or Rent?: "Cost Comparison Tool" -- Enter your own values to calculate which is better, buying or renting. A really neat tool!
CENTRAL JERSEY
Newark: "Little Leaguers walking tall"
Newark Schools: "Departing chief always put kids first" -- Profiling Marion Bolden.
Perth Amboy: "Vas' 18-year run ends tomorrow" -- 'Vengeful and intimidating when things didn't go his way'.
Public Records: "8 complaints accuse S. Bound Brook clerk of withholding records"Roselle: "Students build labyrinth for reflection"
Union County Alliance: "UCA: Dead on arrival?" -- Countywatchers wonders what's happened to UC's venerable Freeholder-supported magazine.
UMDNJ: "UMDNJ taps leader for University Hospital"
STATE
The Auditor -- For political junkies: "Sunday, June 29, 2008"
Affordable Housing: "Towns organizing against new rules"
FY2009 Budget: "Budget Leaves ‘Pink Elephant’ of Pensions"
Building Permit Extension: Fran Wood: "A boon for builders"
Former Foster Children: "Life not easy for those who 'age out' of foster care"
School Funding, Voter Approval: "Two bills appear at odds"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Obama: "Obama supporters take his middle name as their own"
McCain: Paul Mulshine: "Obscene profits? McCains would know"
Hispanics: "McCain and Obama court Hispanics"
Iraq: "Go, stay or rebuild: The next president, the next stage in Iraq"
Scientific Research: "As funds dwindle, science in crisis"
OF INTEREST
Cold Cuts: "Belotta ham, the world's most expensive cold cut"
Diet Drugs: "Glaxo move could eliminate diet supplement industry"
Gas Mileage: "'Hypermilers' use art, science to raise mileage" -- 100 mpg?
Guns: Mark DiIonno: "Bear arms, bear the consequences"
Parenting: "Mom fights for her right to do...nothing"
Teaching 9/11: "Learning to teach the unthinkable"
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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "BOE, Council meet Monday"
Photo by Maria Pellum.
Crescent Times: "Signs of support for Muhlenberg" | "Another African American blogger"
Doc's Potpourri: "State Health Planning Board Impact: Part I"
Save Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg Supporters: Healthcare, Not Warfare!" -- Today, 11 AM.
Plainfield Trees: Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo's recent post is on "Fringetrees".
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch starts a series on 'Pay-to-Play' with an instalment on the 'Corruption Tax' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney writes (here).
League of Women Voters: "Past president comes full circle" -- Go Herb!
Train Accident: "Man hit by train ID'ed"
Speed Bumps: "Cities test fake speed bumps"
Grocery Shopping: "Food shopping tips direct from the grocer"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - June 29. 10:00 AM. Gay Pride Celebration and Worship Service. At the United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street (at Madison Avenue). All are welcome.
- Monday - June 30. 7 PM. BOE: Special Meeting. Discussion and action on several items, including new Superintendent Steve Gallon III's contract. At PHS Library, 950 Park Avenue. Public invited.
- Monday - June 30. 8 PM. City Council: Special Meeting. Expected renewal of several liquor licenses, plus a King's Temple CDC item. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Public invited.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Dunellen: "Safety exhibits to be feature of street fair"
STATE
Corzine/Katz Emails: "State liable for email case fees" -- $66K and running.
Body Parts Case: "Ringleader gets 18-54 years"
Port Authority: "Ground Zero project mired in cost overruns"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Obama: "Clinton's legacy, Obama's quandary" | "Scholar Looks for First Link in E-Mail Chain"s
McCain: "Conservatives warm to McCain's view of the law"
GOP: "GOP candidates advised to avoid party 'brand'" -- Copy of presentation here.
Anthrax Case: "Scientist paid millions over anthrax case" -- Falsely ID'ed.
OF INTEREST
Cartoons & Poetry: "Inspired by a Bunny Wabbit"
Driving: "As drivers grey, ways to make driving safer"
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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: Plainfield Plaintalker: "Deputy Redux?"
Crescent Times: "Superintendent's Contract" | "Bloggers' struggles around the world" | "For garden lovers"
Doc's Potpourri: "OpEd: Impact of hospital closings" | "Muhlenberg update" | "Calm moment"
Save Muhlenberg:
"Jim Colvin responds to Ledger editorial on Muhlenberg"
"Thursday vote on Muhlenberg: Buses available"
Plainfield Trees: Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo's recent post is on "Fringetrees".
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch starts a series on 'Pay-to-Play' with an instalment on the 'Corruption Tax' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney writes (here).
Muhlenberg: "Last public comment meeting set for tomorrow"
State Aid: "Loss of aid could mean service cuts, layoffs" -- Plainfield to lose $683K.
High School Grads: The Courier has a special section listing all high school grads in it service area, including Plainfield HS. Print edition only. Congrats to all!!
Hospitals: "'Mystery shoppers' make staffs uneasy"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- NOTE: Today, at Noon, a press conference by POP at Park Avenue and Randolph Road. Says Larry Hamm, "since they [the state] issued their report before the Board meeting, we feel we should issue ours."
- Tomorrow, June 26, is the Health Planning Board's Meeting and Vote to Recommend. The Board will recommend a course of action to Commissioner Heather Howard. Details and map are here.
- Today - June 25. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Thursday - June 26. Hours? 15th Annual UCC Evening At The Races. Proceeds benefit Union County College. At the Pegasus, the Meadowlands. Info: Bill Collins? - per fnd mailer of 10/07.
- Sunday - June 29. 10:00 AM. Gay Pride Celebration and Worship Service. At the United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street (at Madison Avenue). All are welcome.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Dunellen: "Rescue squad fined over punishing whistleblower"
Kenilworth: "Kidz Village: Where youth takes center stage"
Pedestrian Safety: "Daughter of victim mounts billboard safety campaign"
Union Twp.: "Dedication of 'Four Seasons Lane' will honor legendary Jersey Boys"
STATE
Corzine/Katz Emails: "Emails to remain private during appeal"
Drug Industry: "Drugmaker lobbying hits record"
Early Retirement: "Governor signs early retirement program"
Foreclosure Actions: "Lawyers use Ohio case to slow forfeitures"
NCLB: "Test scores have improved since No Child Left Behind implemented"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
OF INTEREST
Microbrews: "Some old favorites showing up in cans" -- And cans are allowed on golf courses. Of course.
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